Manager, Training & Development at Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

F&G is hiring Manager, Training & Development. This role is responsible for the design, delivery, and ongoing management of high-impact learning and development programs that support F&G's strategy. This role's focus is on the development needs throughout the employee lifecycle including onboarding, upskilling and manager capabilities. This position reports to the Director, Talent Development.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative programming to drive individual development planning at all levels of the organization
• Monitor progress on individidual development plans and identify development opportunities across the organization
• Deliver engaging, impactful content to develop managers based on manager capability gaps
• Deliver instructor-led training modules and team building workshops that promote F&G's talent strategy
• Support the annual calendar of development opportunities linked to the F&G Competencies
• Support the strategy and implementation of the DEI Education pillar of F&G's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy
• Ensure development programs and opportunities are driving employee engagement
• Regularly engage with employees and managers to assess development and engagement needs
• Create and implement measurement and evaluation strategy to understand impact of development opportunities individual development programs and develop recommendations based on data analysis
• Responsible for the end-to-end onboarding program (Day 1 - Day 90) for new employees and managers including the facilitation of new employee orientation sessions
• Use best practice research and trends to support recommended strategies, continuous improvement, and drive utilization of offerings
• Partner with external vendors and trainers to supplement internal learning programs to meet the demands of the business
• Collaborate with Talent Development team members to provide seamless development solutions for F&G employees, managers, and leaders
• Partner with HR Business Partners to understand business needs and identify opportunities to deliver solutions

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with studies in Human Resources, Business Administration or related areas
• 7+ years of experience working in Human Resources with 1-3 years working specifically in Talent Development/Management
• Experience designing, implementing and measuring Talent Development programs
• Experience managing learning and development function
• Experience facilitating instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training
• Experience with Cornerstone On Demand is preferred
• Experience with Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communication that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of the different audiences
• Knowledge of learning and adult education methodologies and tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages in a compelling manner to internal stakeholders
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with HR and cross-functional partners
• Effective project management skills including the ability to manage large-scale HR projects
• Ability to use data to drive descion-making
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to model our core values: Collaborative, Authentic, Dynamic, Empowered and Inclusive

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Some travel required (10%)

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Additional Information

Work Environments


F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G


Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023


2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022



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